Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

2.5 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
1636 Acquoni Rd, Cherokee, NC, 28719
  • Museum of the Cherokee Indian
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

One king bed non smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Two queen beds non smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Riverwalk hotel with seasonal outdoor pool and 24-hour front desk
This hotel features coffee/tea in a common area, a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance.
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee offers 151 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Cable televisions are provided. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

A children's pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site.

Children aged under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Great Smokies Inn Cherokee. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus laundry facilities.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, laundry facilities and a vending machine
  • Guests have good things to say about the accommodation for the comfy beds and overall comfort
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Great Smoky Mountains National Park and 6 minutes from Harrahs Cherokee Casino
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Public spaces have free WiFi. Barbecue grills, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Great Smokies Inn Cherokee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cherokee hotel.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In a national park
  • On the riverwalk
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 20 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 50 mi (80 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in August.
  • Pool access available from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Children aged 20 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Great Smokies Inn Cherokee.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Great Smokies Inn Cherokee Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1206 out of 1666 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 357 out of 1666 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 1666 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1666 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1666 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Yvette

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fine for a motel and the price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sunja

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Sunja

Hometown feel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Damn good job

Extremely friendly wait staff and excellent customer service with all amenities and answers we needed. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deana

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent job
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

dennis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and property were great. Bed was comfortable,room was clean. The only small issues I had were,,, not many channels on TV to choose from and what ever they clean the furniture ( specifically the nightstand) had a strong smell ,,kind of a kerosene smell.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neecca

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless with easy access. Front desk staff were very welcoming and friendly. Overall great environment.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon, Hiawassee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Tommy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Decent room for the price

Clean room, a little dated, door did not seal very well. Good room for the price. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Traci

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernest

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gambling Trip

Staff was professional and courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Priscilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fairly priced the staff was great couldn’t have asked for better
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jim

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025